Equipment Rigging and moving

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is issuing a public Request for Proposal (RFQ‑1001503 Addendum 1) seeking qualified contractors to provide equipment rigging and moving services for university projects. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the ISUBid system by the close date of 17 September 2026. The solicitation includes standard university procurement terms, requires registration in the ISU vendor system, and mandates compliance with Iowa‑state “Made‑in‑Iowa” preference statutes. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted by 10 September 2026. No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit is indicated. The award will be made at the university’s discretion and is not guaranteed to the lowest bidder. • Scope: Provide rigging, lifting, and moving of university equipment and assets. • Submission: Online via ISUBid; all required documents, certifications, and pricing must be included. • Mandatory registration: Vendors must be registered in ISU’s procurement system before award. • Evaluation: Based on compliance, technical capability, and price; university may request additional information or on‑site demonstrations after the deadline. • Key dates: Issue 8/27/2026, Questions 9/10/2026, Deadline 9/17/2026. • Contact: Lucas Schau (procurement liaison).